Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large integrated health systems drive consistent hiring across primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive care. Major employers with a lasting Ohio presence include Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, each maintaining active family practice NP pipelines across urban and suburban clinic networks. Ohio ranks among the more active Midwest markets for this role, with openings at every level from new-graduate to lead clinician. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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A Brief Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant as specified by the Ohio State Nursing Board and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws
What You Will Do
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/pts/customers (10%)
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/co-workers (10%)
- Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%)
- Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
- Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
- Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
- Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
- Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)
- Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
- Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
- Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program (Required)
- (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- 1+ years as a Physician Assistant (Preferred)
- 1+ years as a Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
- Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)
- Physician Assistant (PA) (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
- Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required) and
- Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire) and
- Maintain national PA Certification (Required)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Ohio (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
- Current APRN License (Required)
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
A Brief Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant as specified by the Ohio State Nursing Board and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws
What You Will Do
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/pts/customers (10%)
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/co-workers (10%)
- Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%)
- Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
- Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
- Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
- Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
- Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)
- Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
- Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
- Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program (Required)
- (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- 1+ years as a Physician Assistant (Preferred)
- 1+ years as a Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
- Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)
- Physician Assistant (PA) (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
- Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required) and
- Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire) and
- Maintain national PA Certification (Required)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Ohio (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
- Current APRN License (Required)
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
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Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family practice nurse practitioner jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio NP license and APRN certificate issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
- Current prescriptive authority in Ohio under a standard care arrangement
- Two or more years of clinical experience in a primary or family care setting
- Active DEA registration and current BLS and ACLS certifications
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family practice nurse practitioner in Ohio?
You must first earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a family nurse practitioner concentration, then pass the national board certification exam through ANCC or AANP. After that, you apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification and nurse practitioner licensure through the Ohio Board of Nursing. Ohio also requires a standard care arrangement with a collaborating physician before you can obtain prescriptive authority, which most family practice NP positions require.
Which companies hire family practice nurse practitioners in Ohio?
Ohio family practice nurse practitioner roles are posted by Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Central Ohio Primary Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health networks and federally qualified health centers are particularly active, regularly hiring family practice NPs for both clinic-based and community outreach positions.
Which Ohio cities have the most family practice nurse practitioner jobs?
Hudson, Lorain, and Marion have the most family practice nurse practitioner openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors the market as the state's largest city and home to OhioHealth and major academic medical centers, while Cleveland and Cincinnati benefit from flagship health systems including Cleveland Clinic and UC Health that sustain broad primary care hiring across their metro regions.
Are there remote family practice nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Family practice NPs perform hands-on patient assessments, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 100% of family practice nurse practitioner openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in telehealth triage, chronic care management, or care coordination functions rather than direct clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a family practice nurse practitioner in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or residency program run by an Ohio health system. OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic both operate structured NP transition-to-practice programs designed for candidates coming directly from graduation. Applicants who have worked as registered nurses in primary care or internal medicine carry a clear advantage. Holding an active Ohio APRN certificate and completing your standard care arrangement paperwork before applying removes a common hiring delay and signals readiness to Ohio employers.
Where can I find and apply to family practice nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to family practice nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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